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“Gentlemen, let's get the thing straight once and for all. The policeman isn't there to create disorder. The policeman is there to preserve disorder.”

Quote by Richard J. Daley

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Richard J. Daley
Richard J. Daley

Richard J. Daley, the former Mayor of Chicago, was born on May 15, 1902, and passed away on December 20, 1976. He led the city through a period of significant growth and transformation in the mid-20th century, serving as mayor for 40 years. more

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